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Input

PszDBParms

This information is required to connect to the Encyclopedia database. The required parameters are DBMS dependent. The database name, user ID, and password may be required, depending on the DBMS you are using. If you are using the Client Server Encyclopedia, refer to the <iefmd>.ini file's Encyclopedia Server unit parameters for the required values. Provide the input as a single string identifying each variable for your encyclopedia database.

For example:

"DBNAME=DBIEFD"

For z/OS DB2 access, you can optionally use the concept of package, or collection, for connection purposes. In this case, the string is modified to include a collection ID.

For example:

"DBNAME=DBIEFD/COLLECTION-ID"

Note: The separator "/" is mandatory, and must not be surrounded by spaces.

If collection is not used, the parameter uses the database name only.